Who should replace Hugo Vetlesen?
CM/CDMClub Brugge KV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHugo Vetlesen's profile ↗
Hugo Vetlesen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Club Brugge KV in the Belgian Pro League, with 25 appearances, 5 goals, and 6 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Vetlesen include Kristian Hlynsson from FC Twente, who has a fit score of 89/100, and Julian Justvan from 1. FC Nürnberg, also with a fit score of 89/100. These players represent some of the best options for those looking for a replacement for Vetlesen based on tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 93 | 89 |
| 4 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 93 | 89 |
| 5 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 88 |
| 6 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Assan Ouédraogosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €26m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 30 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Oscar Gloukhsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 22 | €13m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hugo Vetlesen
≈ 100% Hugo Vetlesen · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Hugo Vetlesen · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Hugo Vetlesen · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hugo Vetlesen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fábio Vieira (Hamburger SV) does the closest job to Hugo Vetlesen, at 94/100 on profile. Florian Neuhaus and Kristian Hlynsson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hugo Vetlesen?
Yes — Julian Justvan (1. FC Nürnberg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.1m, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hugo Vetlesen?
Doppel learns Hugo Vetlesen's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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